[arch-general] systemd new dependencies impede using OpenRC

[Guus Snijders]

Op 1 jul. 2015 15:52 schreef <jmcf125 at openmailbox.org>:
>
> Hi there,
>
> Not sure whether I should email this mailing list about this problem,
> but here goes:
>
> I've been using OpenRC in Arch Linux for a long time, and uninstalled
> systemd, as I don't use anything that requires it.
>
[snip]
>
>
> Why in the world should util-linux require systemd!? Why do all these
> packages need it when they were fine without it before?

The first question is a relatively simple, technical question. My guess is
that the util-linux won't currently run without system installed, hence the
dependancy. Arch packages are usually quite 'clean' in that respect.
It's probably possible to recompile it without that dependency for this
specific  case.

The second question is a bit broad and calls for advocacy and that has
it's  effect. Too bad, since these kind of threads usually lead to some
(pointlessly long) debates without any real outcome...

Next time, try to stick to the technical questions and perhaps the replies
are more helpful and less frustrating.

Just my $0,02

Mvg, Guus